Pride for All Ages meets July 26!
2026-07-26 11:30 (America/New_York)
Pride for All Ages is an intergenerational group for LGBTQ+ folks. We meet the 4th Sunday of the month following the service, at 11:30 a.m., in the Baker Room. Our next meeting is July 26. Join us for friendship, camaraderie, and support. All LGBTQ+ folks welcome.

A Cinematic Scripture: After Yang (2021)
2026-07-29 18:00 - 21:00
As a sort of unintended sabbatical project, I started developing an evolving collection of cinematic depictions of interdependence, co-regulation, and adjacent spiritual principles that inform UU theology (as I experience it at least). Throughout the summer, on Wednesday evenings, from 6:00–9:00PM in the Fellowship Hall, I’m hopeful that we can explore some of these films together and see how they might be scripture for us.

What do I mean by scripture? A scripture is a source of wisdom that serves as a touchstone for spiritual practice or identity. Scripture teaches about spiritual truths and inspires people to live with integrity to those truths. A scripture might offer warning, but even in scriptural cautionary tales there is an element of hope—a counter vision for how things might have been different if spiritual principles were effectively applied. I don’t hold that everything in a famous text is scripture just because a lot of people read it. At the same time, one of my seminary professors was fond of saying, “Scripture isn’t scripture until someone says it is.” So, that’s the defining characteristic I’m leaning into.

This collection of scripture is not linear, nor is it complete. I suspect (and I may be wrong) that some of these are easier to take in and use as scriptural touchstones, while others are more challenging. So, we can begin with what might be easy entry points and flow from there into deeper waters. As we get comfortable with what we’re looking for in cinematic touchstones, I hope that those of you who participate will suggest some potential scriptures to add to the catalogue as well.

A brief note on what I intentionally left out: I rejected depictions of interdependence as survival necessity. I don’t want to feed the narrative that interdependence is a fallback plan when individuals aren’t able to “make it on their own.” Interdependence is not about “those others who are not like me,” but a reality of our existence as parts of a greater web of life. That doesn’t invalidate the fact that marginalized groups often know most viscerally how deeply necessary interdependence is for survival. Whether we call it mutual aid, finding our tribe, or chosen family, embracing the reality of our interdependence has always been a building block of surviving and thriving as a person with a marginalized or oppressed identity.

If this piques your curiosity, I invite you to join us on Wednesday evenings, from 6:00–9:00PM in the Fellowship Hall throughout the summer. Each week will be a different film and conversation, so you can drop in at any point as you’re able. And if you want to watch films ahead of time and just show up for the collective exploration piece, you’re welcome to do that as well. I’ll let you know what films are coming up so you can take them in as you have capacity.

Episcopal Bishop talks about the special role UUs take on!
2026-08-09 11:30
Join us in Fellowship Hall at noon on Sunday August 9 to view Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, to view her message, along with her conversation with Rev Sophia Betancourt, at General Assembly this year, followed by discussion, and a light lunch. We guaranteed you will feel inspired and proud. We can all use some well-grounded perspective these days.

You're Invited - UUCC Pretrial Support Team Potluck
2026-08-14 17:30
ALL ARE WELCOME

Potluck Supper hosted by the UUCC Pretrial Support Team

DATE Friday, August 14, 2026 TIME 5:30 pm

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland

21600 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Heights, Ohio

Bring a dish A dish to share — enough for a few servings. Bring a story A pretrial story to share — yours, or one that moved you.

Join the UUCC Pretrial Support Team for an evening of food, fellowship, and conversation about pretrial justice in our community. Come as you are — new faces and old friends both welcome.

RSVP NOW to Louise Mosher louise@lmosherlaw.com or 216-509-5449

30 Minutes for Democracy
2026-08-30 11:30 - 12:00
Looking for ways to resist authoritarianism and support democracy? Join UUCC Democracy in Action Team after the service on August 30 for 30 minutes!

To learn more about the work of the Democracy in Action Team, click here

GCC Judicial Candidate Forum @ UUCC
2026-09-17 19:00
Please Join Us For A Judicial Candidate Forum Focusing on Pretrial JusticeThursday, Sept. 17 @ 7:00 pmUnitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland21600 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Heights

We will have four contested races this November for Judges of the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court (General Division). These are the judges who preside over felony criminal cases. They decide who remains in jail before trial and who gets out, as well as their sentences, if convicted. Too often people skip these races when they vote. Come and learn about the candidates and about issues which affect pretrial justice.

Sponsored by: Greater Cleveland Congregations

2026 UUCC Harvest Auction
2026-11-07 17:00 - 20:30
Save the Date! Harvest Auction 2026

Mark your calendars for one of UUCC’s favorite community events!

Harvest Auction 2026Saturday, November 75:00–8:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of food, fun, fellowship, and bidding on unique experiences, handmade items, services, and more—all while supporting the ministries and programs of our congregation.

More details, including donation opportunities, ticket information, and the auction catalog, will be available this fall.

Save the date now—we hope you’ll join us!
